Through early morning fog I see visions of the things to be the pains that are withheld for me I realize and I can see...

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that suicide is painless It brings on many changes and I can take or leave it if I please. I try to find a way to make all our little joys relate without that ever-present hate but now I know that it's too late, and...

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The game of life is hard to play I'm gonna lose it anyway The losing card I'll someday lay so this is all I have to say.

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The only way to win is cheat And lay it down before I'm beat and to another give my seat for that's the only painless feat.

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The sword of time will pierce our skins It doesn't hurt when it begins But as it works its way on in The pain grows stronger...watch it grin, but...

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A brave man once requested me to answer questions that are key is it to be or not to be and I replied 'oh why ask me?'

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'Cause suicide is painless it brings on many changes and I can take or leave it if I please. ...and you can do the same thing if you please.